Jan 14
Makara Sankranti / Pongal
Sun enters Makara; celebrated widely as Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
2082–2083Vikrama Samvata spans 2026
Jyeshtha AdhikaIntercalary month appears in 2026
Aug 27Raksha Bandhan in Pacific Time reference
Nov 8Diwali / Lakshmi Puja in Pacific Time reference
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Major Hindu Dates in 2026
A concise shortlist of the year’s most widely followed observances. Regional and sectarian calendars include many more festivals.
Feb 15
Maha Shivaratri
Night-long Shiva worship and fasting traditions.
Mar 3
Holi
Festival of colors; date can differ by location.
Mar 19
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins
Lunar new-year observances in several traditions and start of Chaitra Navratri.
Mar 26
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
Apr 1
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebration associated with Lord Hanuman.
Apr 19
Akshaya Tritiya
Traditionally considered auspicious for charity and new beginnings.
Jul 15
Jagannath Rathyatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra observance.
Jul 28
Guru Purnima
Day for honoring gurus and teachers.
Aug 27
Raksha Bandhan / Shravana Purnima
Rakhi / Raksha Bandhan on Shravana Purnima.
Sep 3
Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta)
Smarta Janmashtami date in the Pacific-time reference.
Sep 14
Ganesh Chaturthi
Beginning of Ganesh Utsav.
Sep 26
Pitru Paksha Begins
Beginning of ancestral fortnight in the Pacific-time reference.
Oct 9
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Concluding Amavasya for Pitru Paksha in the Pacific-time reference.
Oct 11
Sharad Navratri Begins
Beginning of Sharad Navratri.
Oct 20
Vijayadashami / Dussehra
Celebrates victory of dharma; follows Navratri.
Nov 8
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
Festival of lights and Lakshmi Puja.
Nov 15
Chhath Puja
Sun worship festival especially significant in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Dec 19
Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi
Gita Jayanti coinciding with Mokshada Ekadashi.
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2026 Month-by-Month Calendar
Search by festival, lunar month, tithi or category. Tithi and paksha are shown only for listed observances where the source provides them; this page does not fabricate daily Panchang values.
2026 calendar
8 listed observancesJanuary 2026
2Jan
Pausha Purnima
Full-moon observance in Pausha.
5Jan
Sakat Chauth
Ganesha-focused fast observed for family well-being.
13Jan
Shattila Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Magha Krishna Paksha.
14Jan
Makara Sankranti / Pongal
Sun enters Makara; celebrated widely as Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
18Jan
Mauni Amavasya
New-moon observance associated with silence, bathing and charity traditions.
23Jan
Vasant Panchami
Spring festival associated with Saraswati Puja in many regions.
25Jan
Ratha Saptami
Solar observance associated with Surya.
28Jan
Jaya Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Magha Shukla Paksha.
2026 calendar
6 listed observancesFebruary 2026
1Feb
Magha Purnima
Magha full-moon observance.
12Feb
Vijaya Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Phalguna Krishna Paksha.
15Feb
Maha Shivaratri
Night-long Shiva worship and fasting traditions.
16Feb
Somavati Amavasya
Amavasya falling on Monday.
17Feb
Annular Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipse occurs during the new-moon period; visibility and religious observance depend on location.
27Feb
Amalaki Ekadashi
Ekadashi observance before Holi season.
2026 calendar
8 listed observancesMarch 2026
2Mar
Holika Dahan / Chhoti Holi
Bonfire observance on the eve of Holi.
3Mar
Holi
Festival of colors; date can differ by location.
3Mar
Total Lunar Eclipse
Lunar eclipse associated with the full-moon period; visibility varies by location.
10Mar
Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda
Regional observance dedicated to Sheetala Mata.
19Mar
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri Begins
Lunar new-year observances in several traditions and start of Chaitra Navratri.
21Mar
Gangaur / Gauri Puja
Gauri-focused spring observance, especially significant in Rajasthan.
26Mar
Rama Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
28Mar
Kamada Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Chaitra Shukla Paksha.
2026 calendar
8 listed observancesApril 2026
1Apr
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebration associated with Lord Hanuman.
13Apr
Mesha Sankranti / Solar New Year
Sun enters Mesha; marks solar new-year traditions in several regions.
18Apr
Parashurama Jayanti
Jayanti associated with Lord Parashurama.
19Apr
Akshaya Tritiya
Traditionally considered auspicious for charity and new beginnings.
22Apr
Ganga Saptami
Observance associated with Goddess Ganga.
24Apr
Sita Navami
Celebrates the appearance/birth of Goddess Sita.
26Apr
Mohini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Vaishakha Shukla Paksha.
29Apr
Narasimha Jayanti
Celebrates the Narasimha avatar of Vishnu.
2026 calendar
6 listed observancesMay 2026
1May
Buddha Purnima / Vaishakha Purnima
Vaishakha full moon; Buddha Purnima in Buddhist traditions.
12May
Apara Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha.
16May
Vat Savitri Vrat / Shani Jayanti
Important Amavasya observances in several North Indian traditions.
25May
Ganga Dussehra
Festival associated with the descent of the Ganga.
26May
Padmini Ekadashi
Ekadashi occurring in the intercalary Jyeshtha Adhika month.
30May
Jyeshtha Adhika Purnima
Full moon of the intercalary month.
2026 calendar
3 listed observancesJune 2026
11Jun
Parama Ekadashi
Ekadashi in Jyeshtha Adhika Krishna Paksha.
25Jun
Nirjala Ekadashi
Major Ekadashi fast traditionally observed without water by some devotees.
29Jun
Jyeshtha Purnima
Jyeshtha full-moon observance.
2026 calendar
5 listed observancesJuly 2026
10Jul
Yogini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fast in Ashadha Krishna Paksha.
13Jul
Somavati Amavasya
Amavasya falling on Monday.
15Jul
Jagannath Rathyatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra observance.
24Jul
Devshayani Ekadashi
Traditionally marks the beginning of Chaturmas in many Vaishnava traditions.
28Jul
Guru Purnima
Day for honoring gurus and teachers.
2026 calendar
10 listed observancesAugust 2026
8Aug
Kamika Ekadashi
Ekadashi in Shravana Krishna Paksha.
12Aug
Total Solar Eclipse
Total solar eclipse; visibility differs by region.
14Aug
Hariyali Teej
Monsoon Teej observance in North India.
16Aug
Nag Panchami
Traditional worship of Nagas/serpents.
21Aug
Varalakshmi Vrat
Lakshmi-focused vrat observed especially in South India.
23Aug
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Ekadashi in Shravana Shukla Paksha.
26Aug
Onam
Major Kerala harvest and cultural festival.
27Aug
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse associated with the full-moon date; visibility varies.
27Aug
Raksha Bandhan / Shravana Purnima
Rakhi / Raksha Bandhan on Shravana Purnima.
30Aug
Kajari Teej
Teej observance in parts of North India.
2026 calendar
8 listed observancesSeptember 2026
3Sep
Krishna Janmashtami (Smarta)
Smarta Janmashtami date in the Pacific-time reference.
4Sep
Krishna Janmashtami (ISKCON)
ISKCON Janmashtami date in the Pacific-time reference.
13Sep
Hartalika Teej
Vrat and festival associated with Parvati and Shiva.
14Sep
Ganesh Chaturthi
Beginning of Ganesh Utsav.
16Sep
Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Puja on Kanya Sankranti day.
18Sep
Radha Ashtami
Celebrates Radha Rani.
25Sep
Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh Visarjan
Anant Chaturdashi and major Ganesh Visarjan observance.
26Sep
Pitru Paksha Begins
Beginning of ancestral fortnight in the Pacific-time reference.
2026 calendar
8 listed observancesOctober 2026
6Oct
Indira Ekadashi
Ekadashi falling during Pitru Paksha.
9Oct
Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Concluding Amavasya for Pitru Paksha in the Pacific-time reference.
11Oct
Sharad Navratri Begins
Beginning of Sharad Navratri.
18Oct
Durga Ashtami
Ashtami during Sharad Navratri.
19Oct
Maha Navami
Navami during Sharad Navratri.
20Oct
Vijayadashami / Dussehra
Celebrates victory of dharma; follows Navratri.
24Oct
Sharad Purnima / Kojagara Puja
Autumn full-moon observances.
28Oct
Karwa Chauth
Married women’s fasting tradition in many North Indian communities.
2026 calendar
10 listed observancesNovember 2026
1Nov
Ahoi Ashtami
Family-focused vrat observed in North India.
6Nov
Dhanteras
Beginning of the core Diwali festive sequence in many traditions.
7Nov
Narak Chaturdashi
Choti Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi observance.
8Nov
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
Festival of lights and Lakshmi Puja.
9Nov
Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja after Diwali.
10Nov
Bhaiya Dooj
Sibling festival following Diwali.
15Nov
Chhath Puja
Sun worship festival especially significant in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
20Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Marks the traditional end of Chaturmas in many Vaishnava traditions.
21Nov
Tulasi Vivah
Ceremonial marriage of Tulasi and Vishnu/Shaligram.
24Nov
Kartika Purnima
Major Kartika full-moon observance.
2026 calendar
4 listed observancesDecember 2026
4Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
Ekadashi in Margashirsha Krishna Paksha.
13Dec
Vivah Panchami
Celebrates the wedding of Rama and Sita.
19Dec
Gita Jayanti / Mokshada Ekadashi
Gita Jayanti coinciding with Mokshada Ekadashi.
23Dec
Dattatreya Jayanti / Margashirsha Purnima
Jayanti of Dattatreya and Margashirsha full moon.
2026 Includes Jyeshtha Adhika Maas
The uploaded demo said 2026 had no Adhik Maas. The refined calendar corrects that. The Pacific-time Panchang reference lists Padmini Ekadashi on May 26 and Jyeshtha Adhika Purnima on May 30, followed by Parama Ekadashi on June 11 in the intercalary Jyeshtha Adhika month. Adhik Maas is inserted periodically to keep lunar months aligned with the solar year.
Because naming conventions can differ between Amanta and Purnimanta systems, use a local Panchang for family-specific vrata and sankalpa wording.
Understand the system
Hindu Calendar & Panchang Basics
The Hindu calendar is lunisolar. Festival dates are not determined by the Gregorian date alone; they depend on astronomical relationships and local observance rules.
Mas — Lunar Month
A lunar month is built around the Moon’s cycle. Common month names include Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, Ashwina, Kartika, Margashirsha, Pausha, Magha and Phalguna.
Paksha — Fortnight
Each lunar month is divided into Shukla Paksha, the waxing half, and Krishna Paksha, the waning half. Festival rules often specify both the month and paksha.
Tithi — Lunar Day
A tithi is based on the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon, so it does not equal a fixed 24-hour civil day. A tithi can begin or end between two Gregorian midnights.
Sunrise & Moonrise Rules
Many observances are assigned according to which tithi prevails at sunrise, moonrise, pradosha, midnight or another prescribed period. That is why two cities can observe a festival on different civil dates.
Amanta vs Purnimanta
Regional traditions may count lunar months from new moon to new moon or full moon to full moon. The same tithi can therefore be associated with different month labels in different calendar systems.
Solar Sankranti
Sankranti observances follow the Sun’s entry into a zodiac sign. Makar Sankranti, for example, is solar rather than lunar and therefore behaves differently from tithi-based festivals.
What this explorer deliberately does not do
It does not assign a tithi to every Gregorian date using a simple day counter. The original demo treated a Hindu month as 30 fixed days and mechanically labeled days 1–15 as Shukla and 16–30 as Krishna. That is convenient for a mockup but not reliable Panchang calculation. The refined version uses verified tithi/paksha labels only for the listed observances and leaves daily Panchang computation to a location-aware almanac.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can a Hindu festival have different dates in India and the United States?
Tithi boundaries and sunrise/moonrise occur at different local times. A tithi may qualify for a festival in one city on one civil date and in another city on the adjacent date.
Does 2026 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes in the reference used for this page: the calendar includes Jyeshtha Adhika observances in late May and June 2026.
Why are Janmashtami dates shown separately?
The Pacific-time reference lists Smarta Janmashtami on September 3 and ISKCON Janmashtami on September 4, reflecting differing observance rules.
Can I use these dates for a puja or sankalpa without checking anything else?
For general planning, this page is useful. For exact puja timing, vrat parana, marriage muhurta, griha pravesh, eclipse sutak or family rites, use a Panchang calculated for your city and follow your family or sampradaya tradition.
Why are some regional festivals not listed?
This is a curated cross-regional reference rather than an exhaustive state-by-state calendar. Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Odia, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and other regional calendars contain additional observances and may use different calendar frameworks.